Wasp Nests Under Roof Tiles – A Common Problem for Upper Broughton Homes
Knowing what the visit involves removes most of the worry, from the phone call and the price to what you should and should not do while the technician works on the roof.
Before anyone arrives
The visit starts with a phone call. When you ring, we ask where the wasps are, which part of the building they use, and roughly how long you have been seeing them. Describe what you have seen from the ground: a corner of the eaves, a gap beside the chimney, a lifted tile edge. You do not need technical terms, just a plain account of where the wasps go in and out.
This is also when the price is settled. A roof nest costs a fixed £95 with no call-out charge, and the figure is confirmed on the phone before a technician sets off. Nothing is done without your agreement. If you have seen wasps at a second spot on the same property, say so, because an additional nest costs £35 extra.
Please also tell us now if anyone in the household is allergic to wasp stings, so that we can take it into account.
Getting the property ready
You do not need to do much, and most of what helps is about keeping people clear of the nest. Before the technician arrives, bring children and pets indoors, close the windows on the side of the house with the nest, and move garden furniture, washing and toys away from the wall beneath it. If the nest is above a door you normally use, pick another one.
Resist the temptation to stand and watch from close range. Wasps near the nest are defensive, and a technician working at height does not need an audience in the flight path. A window further along the house, or the far end of the garden, gives a perfectly good view if you want one.
Do not try to block the gap beforehand. The entrance must stay open so the technician can see how the wasps are using it.
The technician's arrival
Trained, fully insured technicians do this work every week. On arrival, the technician will usually introduce themselves, check the location with you and look at the roofline from the ground, following the wasp traffic much as you have been doing. They will confirm the agreed price and make sure you are content before work begins.
Roofline nests need access at height, and the technician will assess how best to reach the entrance safely. That is part of their job rather than yours, and it is the main reason that this is not something to attempt with your own ladder.
Householders in Upper Broughton and elsewhere often ask whether they need to be present. Often the work can be done from outside, but talk through access when you book, particularly for rear gardens, locked gates or commercial premises with set opening times.
During and straight after treatment
The nest is treated, and you should stay indoors with windows shut while that happens. We do not describe the method here, and you do not need to know it to keep yourself safe: the simple rule is to keep clear until the technician says it is fine.
You may see more wasp activity around the entrance for a short period, as wasps that were out foraging return to a nest that has been dealt with. That is normal, and it is no reason to approach the area. Give it time and keep people away from the wall. If wasps appear indoors, close the door of that room and avoid swatting them.
The empty nest, the gap and any questions
Once the nest has been treated, ask the technician at the time whether the empty nest can be taken down. That depends on where it is and how it is positioned, so we leave the answer to the visit itself rather than promise it in advance.
The entrance itself is a separate matter. After treatment, the gap should be repaired so that a queen cannot move in next spring. A roofer or builder is the right person to close a gap in the fascia, tiles or mortar. Do it once wasps have stopped using the opening, not before. If you rent, who arranges it depends on your tenancy agreement, so check it or ask your landlord or agent.
A few questions come up at nearly every visit, and it helps to know the answers in advance.
People ask how long the visit will take. We do not give times, because it depends on where the nest is and how it is reached, so ask the technician when they arrive. They ask whether they should pay on the day, and the answer is that the price you agreed on the phone is the price. They ask what to do if the wasps seem more active during the visit, and the answer is to stay indoors with the windows closed until the technician says it is fine.
Another common question is whether neighbours need to be told. If the nest is close to a shared wall or fence, a quick word is considerate, since wasps may stray into the next garden. A neighbour with a known sting allergy is a good reason to let them know.
Finally, some people want to check the finished job. Look at the entrance from the ground a day or two later. If wasps are still coming and going in numbers, ring and tell us what you see. A few stragglers around the old entrance is usual and does not mean anything has gone wrong.
Keep the entrance gap exactly as it is until the technician has been, and do not clear anything from the roof edge yourself.
How to book
To arrange a visit, ring 0116 214 9259 or use the booking form on the contact page at /contact-us/. We are open seven days a week, we offer same-day service and we work on domestic and commercial properties. The price for a roof nest is fixed at £95 with no call-out charge, and we confirm it before the technician travels. An extra nest on the same property is priced at £35 additional.
If you are unsure whether what you have is a wasp nest, describe it anyway. Mention the date you first noticed it, the part of the roof, and anything unusual such as wasps coming indoors.
Wasps on your property in Upper Broughton?
Fixed price £95 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.